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LeBron James got tears in his eyes during an emotional tribute video in Cleveland on Wednesday night.
That was one of the high points of the evening for James, for sure, because his Los Angeles Lakers lost by 30 to the Cavaliers on a night that the King really struggled.
First, though, here's a look at the emotion:
LeBron James was stirred to tears during the Cleveland Cavaliers tribute video to him in the 1st half tonight (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/AJ2ZQqr20V
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 29, 2026MORE: Bronny James puts up impressive highlights in LeBron's return to Cleveland
Clearly, it's a game that has a ton of meaning for the kid from Akron, Ohio.
And if he is truly contemplating retirement, he could know there won't be many moments like that one left back in Cleveland.
He did his best to soak it all in.
LeBron struggled when the game was going, though.
He finished with just 11 points on 3-for-10 shooting from the field, including 0-for-3 from 3, although he did go 5-of-6 at the line.
James grabbed three rebounds and dished out five assists while nabbing a steal.
The big issue: six turnovers.
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James tied for a game-worst minus-23 in plus-minus, which equaled Luka Doncic for the worst margin on the floor versus off it.
The Cavs won, 129-99.
It was such a blowout that Bronny James, LeBron's son, got eight minutes at the end, and at least he made it a bit better by getting a dunk and hitting both of his 3-point attempts for eight points.
But when LeBron looks back on this one, it'll be an odd night with its ups and downs for sure.
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